Description
**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Radiologic Technology**Using a clear and concise format, Introduction to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences and Patient Care, 8th Edition familiarizes you with the imaging sciences and covers the patient care skills necessary for clinical practice. It offers current, comprehensive content that meets the relevant standards set by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Curriculum Guide and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Task List for certification examinations. This edition includes updates on current digital imaging and instrumentation, providing the essential information and tools you need to master any introduction to radiologic sciences or patient care class. Chapter review questions and lab activities, available online and on tear sheets in the text, give you easy access to study materials for on-the-go learning. In addition to helping you prepare for certification, the content provides useful and practical information that is essential for professional practice and clinical competency.- Expanded and updated career content addresses professional development and advancement- Patient care content includes information on biomechanics and ergonomics of the radiologic and imaging sciences professional- Information management coverage provides an overview of health informatics for the radiologic and imaging sciences professional- Step-by-step procedures presented in boxed lists throughout the text supply you with easy-to-follow steps for clinical success- Back-of-book review questions and questions to ponder provide opportunities for further review and greater challenge- More than 300 photos and line drawings help you understand and visualize patient-care procedures- Strong pedagogy, including chapter objectives, key terms, outlines, and summaries organize information and ensure you understand what is most important in every chapter- NEW! Comprehensive coverage encompasses the greater breadth and depth of all primary modalities of the radiologic and imaging sciences as they relate to patient care
Table of Contents
PART I: The Profession of Radiologic and Imaging Sciences1. Introduction to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences2. Professional Organizations, Development,and Advancement3. Educational Survival Skills4. Critical-Thinking and Problem-Solving StrategiesPART II: Introduction to the Clinical Environment5. Introduction to Clinical Education6. Radiology Administration7. Radiographic Imaging8. Medical Imaging Equipment9. Basic Radiation Protection and Radiobiology10. Human DiversityPART III: Patient Care11. Patient Interactions12. History Taking13. Biomechanics and Ergonomics14. Immobilization Techniques15. Vital Signs, Oxygen, Chest Tubes, and Lines16. Basic Cardiac Monitoring: The Electrocardiogram17. Infection Control18. Aseptic Techniques19. Nonaseptic Techniques20. Medical Emergencies21. Pharmacology22. Principles of Drug Administration23. Contrast Media and Introduction to RadiopharmaceuticalsPART IV: Ethical and Legal Issues24. Professional Ethics for Medical Imaging Personnel25. Health Informatics and Information Management26. Medical Law
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